Eddie the Eagle
2016 · TMDB 7.2
Directed by Dexter Fletcher
The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
Why it matters
A near-sighted, clumsy British ski jumper with no natural talent qualifies for the Olympics and finishes dead last, yet becomes a folk hero for his sheer determination.
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Released
- 2016-02-25
- Studio
- Marv
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.2
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